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Y581 YOL

2001 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

249,751 mi
Last recorded249,751 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C1574,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY581 YOL
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 249,751 miles

offside sill corroded.

Fail 13 Jun 2012 249,738 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

offside sill corroded.

Pass 26 May 2011 247,563 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 247,563 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 245,937 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 237,707 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 207,686 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 206,888 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 21 Aug 2006 145,925 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s headlamp lens small hole aim not effected

Pass 21 Aug 2006 145,925 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s headlamp lens small hole aim not effected

How Reliable is the Citroen C15?

Based on 153,086 MOT tests across 16,950 vehicles.

63.6%
Pass Rate
4,448
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
16,950
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,845
Side repeater not working 8,654
Headlamp aim too low 7,959
Stop lamp not working 7,678
Headlamp insecure 6,419
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Y581 YOL is a 2001 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Citroen C15 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 74,438 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C15 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,845 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y581 YOL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C15 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 25 years old, this Citroen C15 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y581 YOL registered?

Y581 YOL is a 2001 Citroen C15, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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